The 15 Laziest Dog Breeds That Are Total Couch Potatoes

Playing fetch sounds fun and all, but it's hard to beat a good snooze in the sun. These laidback pups like to relax to the max, meaning they're perfectly content with a few walks a day — and lots of love, of course.

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Bulldog

These family-friendly cuties fit the snoozing stereotype, alright. Bulldogs love nothing more than a good nap, but don't let their sleepiness rub off on you. All dogs — even the less active ones! — require exercise to stay healthy, whether it's regular walks or play sessions.

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Saint Bernard

They're best known for their alpine rescues, but these days you're a lot more likely to find Saint Bernards in the suburbs than the Swiss Alps. Their calm and patient disposition also makes the gentle giants a great "nanny dog" for kids.

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Basset Hound

Between their stubby legs, droopy ears and wrinkled brows, Basset Hounds have plenty of distinguishing characteristics. When they're not hunting, the skilled scent hounds still love to cuddle up with the family.

Underneath all of that fur is a charming companion who is perfectly happy without a yard. The little lap dogsdid originally live in the Chinese palaces, but their modern counterparts will settle for less than royalty.

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Bernese Mountain Dog

While they technically belong in the American Kennel Club's Working Group, Bernese Mountain Dogs are surprisingly low-key. The big fluff-balls like relaxing indoors as much as they like being outside.

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Chow Chow

Don't mistake their trademark scowls for bad attitudes. While somewhat stubborn and suspicious of strangers, Chow Chows are devoted and bonded to their families. Their reserved and quiet nature actually earns frequent comparisons to cats.

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Pug

Pug owners know that there's a lot of personality packed into those 15-odd pounds. The less-active pups may actually share some ancestral history with the Pekingese.

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Tibetan Mastiff

These giant guardians from the Himalayas will lounge around inside, but get them out and about and their more active, independent nature will show. The AKC even recommends exercising them in a contained area since they're notorious for not coming when called.

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Havanese

Smart and social, Havanese love spending time with their owners. Put their upbeat personality and small stature together and you have an energetic breed that doesn't need a lot of physical activity.

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Great Dane

You might even look forward to regular walks when you have a statuesque canine on the other end of the leash. Unlike some of the other big breeds, Great Danes make friends easily, and stay patient even with (much smaller) kiddos.

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Newfoundland

Weighing up to 150 pounds, Newfoundlands need some room and regular romps, but maintain a sweet and docile disposition otherwise. The best way to get these pups to exercise is to bring them to water. They're natural swimmers!

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Shih Tzu

They've been friendly house pets for hundreds of years, so it's no surprise Shih Tzus are low maintenance — minus their long (but low-shedding!) coats. Some owners will stick with the shorter puppy cut just for that reason.

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Spinone Italiano

While they're a relatively unknown breed (for now), Spinoni Italiani are the rare hunting dogs that don't need a ton of exercise. After a bit of bounding in the backyard, the easygoing pups can go for some solid sofa time.

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Neapolitan Mastiff

If you remember Fang from the Harry Potter movies, you'll know that these 150-pound guard dogs work as fearsome protectors. While they're lovable and low-energy with their families, experts don't recommend this breed for first-time dog owners or households with children due to their defensive nature.

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